SA Mind

Free, imaginative play is crucial for normal social, emotional and cognitive development. It makes us better adjusted, smarter and less stressed

Could becoming a father after age 40 raise the risks that your children will have a mental illness?

Afraid of crumbling when it counts? Try not to think so hard.

Belief is powerful medicine, even if the treatment itself is a sham. New research shows placebos can also benefit patients who do not have faith in them

In search of a better lie detector, scientists are peering into the brain to probe the origins of deception

The adult human brain is surprisingly malleable: it can rewire itself and even grow new cells. Here are some habits that can fine-tune your mind